Cyber Security Specialist

About the role

The Cyber Security Specialist will design, implement and operate technical security controls across the organization. The role secures infrastructure, reviews system and cloud architectures, manages vulnerabilities and supports penetration testing while ensuring compliance with Saudi cybersecurity regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Deploy, configure and manage security tools such as DLP, EDR, firewalls and IAM solutions.
• Support secure configuration of servers, endpoints and cloud environments.
• Monitor security events, assist SOC operations and respond to threats.
• Review system and cloud architectures for security weaknesses and recommend improvements.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, track remediation and coordinate third‑party penetration testing.
• Participate in incident detection, investigation, response and root‑cause analysis.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science or a related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, SOC or security engineering.
• Native Arabic speaker with fluent written and spoken English; Saudi national preferred.
• Familiarity with Saudi NCA ECC, CMA Cybersecurity Guidelines, SDAIA PDPL and Tadawul security framework is a plus.

Required skills

• DLP, EDR, firewall and IAM solutions.
• SIEM platforms and security event monitoring.
• Vulnerability management and penetration testing processes.
• Incident response and security investigations.
• Security hardening for servers, endpoints and network devices.
• Email security protocols (DMARC, DKIM, SPF) and phishing defense.
• Brand protection / digital risk protection tools (BrandShield, PhishLabs, Recorded Future) and domain takedown mechanisms.